Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

Participation in this online specialization is not for credit and does not constitute enrollment at the University. The certificate of completion does not confer a University grade, course credit or degree.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Spécialisation Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

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Parsons School of Design, The New School

Spécialisation Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

Develop Material Health Awareness and Strategies. Examine the role of designers and the intersection of human, environmental, and material health in the built world.

Instructeurs : Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP

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Série de 4 cours

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4.8

(58 avis)

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Expérience recommandée

3 mois à raison de 10 heures par semaine

Planning flexible

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Partagez votre expertise avec les employeurs

Série de 4 cours

Approfondissez votre connaissance d’un sujet

4.8

(58 avis)

niveau Intermédiaire

Expérience recommandée

3 mois à raison de 10 heures par semaine

Planning flexible

Obtenir une qualification professionnelle

Partagez votre expertise avec les employeurs

Ce que vous apprendrez

Examine the human health, environmental, and social impacts of design materials
Create healthier alternative approaches to traditional material selection processes and project execution
Evaluate design project communication to promote transparency, healthier materials, and buy-in

Vue d'ensemble

In the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building specialization, you learn about healthier building materials, exploring subjects ranging from classification of toxic chemicals to new green innovations. You start by investigating the intersection of building materials and human health. Then, you learn how chemistry and toxicology affect the built world. Next, you examine design specifications from a healthier materials perspective. Finally, you employ cutting-edge practices to execute a healthier materials project, from design to construction to the use phase. This specialization was developed by the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design, a leading voice in the national and international dialogue about sustainability in the built environment.

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Enseigné en Anglais

12 exercices pratiques

Améliorez votre expertise en la matière

Acquérez des compétences recherchées auprès d’universités et d’experts du secteur
Maîtrisez un sujet ou un outil avec des projets pratiques
Développez une compréhension approfondie de concepts clés
Obtenez un certificat professionnel auprès de Parsons School of Design, The New School

Spécialisation - série de 4 cours

In each course in this specialization, you dive deeper into human health, healthier materials, and healthier approaches to project design. For each project, you research, analyze, and synthesize topics and participate in peer review, with the goal of sharing perspectives with fellow learners. You apply healthier materials approaches to research and the setup and execution of projects. Each project challenges your current thinking, encouraging you to apply a healthier materials approach and confront environmental challenges in a professional context.

Building Materials and Human Health

COURS 112 heures4.7 (30 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Assess the human health impact of toxic chemicals in building materials
Evaluate the health impact of building materials using current methods and resources
Apply strategies for reducing the health and environmental impacts of building materials throughout their life cycles

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainability Standards, Building Design, Social Justice, Sustainable Architecture, Product Lifecycle Management, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Science et Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

COURS 211 heures4.7 (13 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Develop a scientific understanding of toxic chemicals in building materials and their impact on human health
Explore chemical innovations in healthier and more sustainable building materials
Apply strategies for reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in the built environment

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Chemistry, Environment Health And Safety, Materials science, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Risk Analysis et Environmental Science

Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

COURS 312 heures4.9 (18 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Shift from traditional design to a healthier materials design approach
Evaluate tools and resources for protecting human health
Apply strategies for choosing healthier materials

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Materials science, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Public Health et Chemical Engineering

Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

COURS 412 heures5.0 (22 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Analyze the role of contractors, subcontractors, and material procurement in the execution of a healthier project
Discuss the relationship between circular design and design innovation
Examine the capacity of material systems to contribute to a circular, low-carbon, regenerative, and equitable world

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Systems Thinking, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Materials Management, Construction, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Innovation et Environmental Engineering

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Instructeurs

Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP

Parsons School of Design, The New School

4 Cours5 772 apprenants

Catherine Murphy

Parsons School of Design, The New School

4 Cours5 772 apprenants

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Foire Aux Questions

Time to completion will vary based on your schedule and individual pace. Most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.

In order to successfully complete the Specialization, it is recommended to have advanced or leadership level experience as a designer, contractor, or in a similar field.

If you are enrolled in the Specialization, we strongly recommend you follow the sequence of courses suggested to build upon your understanding of topics -- 1) Building Materials and Human Health, 2) Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building, 3) Sustainable Building: Design and Specification, and 4) Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy.

By the end of this specialization, you will be able to: 1) Understand the human health, environmental, and social impacts of design materials, 2) Create healthier alternative approaches to traditional material selection processes and project execution, and 3) Evaluate design project communication to promote transparency, healthier materials, and buy-in.